Brian is a retired Rolls Royce engineer who has manufactured the majority of the metal fittings required for the fuselage up to its present state. Below is a brief summary of his Curriculum Vitae:-

1952-1957 served an apprenticeship at John Davis which included training in all aspects of machining, fitting/assembly required to build safety equipment and scientific instrumentation for coal mines.

1957-1971 joined Rolls Royce working mainly in the small machine facility which is part of the main experimental machine shop. He produced small components for experimental engines and test rigs, the maximum size of these components being 12" cubed.

1971-1981 promoted to foreman over the general small machining department managing the every day running and being responsible, output, health and safety and all aspects of man management.

1981-1987 promoted to superintendent over the main experimental machine and fabrication department. He was responsible to senior management for the production of complex assortments of components up to 8ft in diameter for engines and test rigs.

1987-1991 promoted production manager of the experimental machine and fabrication department.

1991-1994 became the shop manager for the Rolls Royce model shop producing full sized model engines which were used by designers for routing pipe work and harnesses.